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Related: About this forumOne of the tiniest lizards
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One of the world's tiniest lizards has been discovered by keen-eyed researchers in Madagascar.
The miniature chameleon, Brookesia micra, reaches a maximum length of just 29mm.
German scientists also found a further three new species in the north of the island.
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Much more at link
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/17028940
opiate69
(10,129 posts)I don't think my Jackson's Chameleon woud approve, though.
eppur_se_muova
(36,369 posts)littlemissmartypants
(23,215 posts)But better not. I think they'd qualify as contraband. Endangered, I believe. But Absolutely Adorable!!
3catwoman3
(24,331 posts)...captivating.
The linked article says something about the researchers looking for them at night and calls them "easily overlooked." Indeed.
littlemissmartypants
(23,215 posts)Imagine the excitement during the initial discovery.
3catwoman3
(24,331 posts)...smallness, in both living and non-living things.
I would love to see one of these mini-critters in the flesh.
NickB79
(19,349 posts)"Hey guys, you know how easily overlooked these critters are? I have some bad news......."